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Physiology Friday #228: Identifying Sleep Patterns that Influence Chronic Disease Risk

Physiologically Speaking

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. REM Sleep: Each percent increase in nightly REM sleep duration was associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and bradycardia (an abnormally slow heart rhythm). Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter.